Chiropractic Care 

What Do Chiropractors Do?

Chiropractic care aims to improve mobility and function of the joints of the spine and other areas of the body. This is done through the use of specific manipulative techniques or 'adjustments'. These specialised techniques take many years of study and training to learn and may help reduce joint inflammation, improve nerve function, reduce muscle tension and reduce both local and referred pain. Sometimes other forms of therapy such as soft tissue procedures, stretches or use of exercise are utilised to enhance treatments.

 

Common Conditions Seen by Chiropractors

Chiropractic care for adults can help with many musculoskeletal conditions that arise in our day-to-day lives. Some of the more common problems seen here at Country Chiropractor Leongatha include but are not limited to.

 

• Low Back Pain

• Hip and Knee Pain

• Sciatica

• Neck Pain

• Chronic Headaches and Migraines

• Jaw pain

• Shoulder and Arm Pain

Chiropractic Training and Recognition

 

Most chiropractors undergo 5 years of full time University based study and training. They may then undergo further studies in specific fields of chiropractic care such as sports, animal, paediatrics or pregnancy care. Regulation of the profession comes under AHPRA who also regulate other healthcare professionals such as Doctors, Dentists, Physios and Nurses. They can refer for spinal x-rays and MRIs under Medicare and chiropractic services are covered by private health insurance extras cover. (depending on individual patient policy coverage)